Queer Money®: How Gay People Do Money

“If you don’t like where you are, MOVE. You are not a tree.” --Jim Rohn  Too many of us get stuck in jobs where we feel comfortable. We’re afraid to walk away from the security of a regular paycheck and try something new. But if you’re not happy or your current situation isn’t getting you closer to your long-term goals, it’s time to take action. I’ve quit my job TWICE, so I speak from experience w...

What does it take to be successful? One way to figure it out is to talk to successful people (LGBTQ and otherwise), find out what they do—and then do THAT. Martin Eiden is a top producer in the New York real estate space, selling nearly $1B in property to date. In 2017 alone, he sold a property every 10 days for a total of $55M in sales! With 20 years in the business, Martin is known for his atten...

How do you feel about going to the bank? Does it sound boring? Or maybe a little intimidating? Who do you expect to talk to there? Somebody in a suit who doesn’t really get you? What if the banking experience was more fun and less stressful? What if you could talk to someone like you—and get the help you need? Jennifer Windbeck is the Managing Vice President of Capital One Cafés and Branches, In-S...

On this episode of Queer Money, we have another member of the Credit Card Pay Off Course.  If you had to pick one adjective to describe how you feel about your credit card debt, what would it be? Most people choose the word shame . Jeanette was in a very dark place just six months ago, feeling like a failure when it came to money. Today, her outlook has shifted completely, and she is confident tha...

On this episode of Queer Money, we are tackling a topic that keeps coming up in our Queer Money Facebook group and from the emails we receive from our followers.  There’s an episode of Friends where they all go out to dinner to celebrate Monica’s promotion, and when the bill arrives, Ross splits it six ways. If you’re Phoebe, who ordered the cup of soup, or Rachel, who got a side salad, that’s a p...

On this week's Queer Money we are discussing how our thinking can impact our financial future and how it has helped or hindered our current situation. We discuss some of the thinking errors highlighted in our eBook - The 7 Thinking Errors that Prevent Financial Freedom.  “Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your ha...

On this Queer Money, we discuss a topic that often brings up angst for many in the LGBTQ community; should I be out at work? An estimated 50% of LGBTQ individuals in the US are not out at work. Why does visibility matter? What can companies do to encourage self-identification? And how can businesses use this information to support queer employees and advocate for equality in the places where they...

On this episode of Queer Money, we are continuing our series of highlighting stories of others who are on the path to becoming debt-free.  Ready to get out of debt once and for all? If so, you’d better be ready to take a deep dive into what got you there in the first place. As Nathan, a student in our Credit Card Pay Off Course  will tell you, the first step in fixing your financial situation is d...

Queer Money listeners and Facebook group members have told us several times that their #2 financial concern is saving for retirement. So this week on Queer Money, we are tackling a major question.  Are you throwing away free money? If you’re not taking advantage of the option to invest in a 401(k) or 403(b) at work, that’s EXACTLY what you’re doing. So, how do these employer-sponsored retirement a...

On this week's Queer Money we are joined by Thomas Tucker, another LGBTQ podcaster to discuss his journey as a podcaster. Are you tired of the ‘people suck’ narrative that seems to rule traditional media? Wish someone was telling the stories of cool people doing amazing things? Even better, what if someone was amplifying the diverse voices within the LGBTQ community, the kind voices we don’t usual...

Beginning in May 2019, John and I set out on the very first Queer Money Live tour. On this episode of Queer Money, we talk about what we learned on that tour by talking with LGBTQ people from 7 different cities across the North East.  We need to start talking about money. To build a strong queer community with the financial resources to live our best lives and continue to push for equality, we’ve...

On this week's Queer Money we're talking about making more money! We often talk about how to cut expenses, but we also have to look at increasing income so we can thrive financially. The beauty of the sharing economy is that you can earn money from things you already own. Got a spare bedroom? A couch? A tent in the backyard? You might be surprised how much you can earn by listing your space on Air...

On this week's Queer Money we continue looking at the success stories coming out of the Credit Card Pay Off Course , which opens back up Sunday, September 8th, for 5 days only!  Karen and Dave were struggling. Unplanned expenses forced the couple to max out several credit cards, and they weren’t sure how to fix it on their own. That’s when they came across our Credit Card Pay Off Course and made t...

On this week's Queer Money we are honored to host the 9 times New York best selling author David Bach.  “If you don’t know where you’re going, you may not like where you end up.” How do you make decisions about how to spend your money? Do you have a vision of what you want your life to look like that guides you? Do you spend with intention, based on your values? Or unconsciously, based on someone...

On this week's Queer Money we talk with Alison & Ali about living their best lives.  Do you ever dream of retiring early and traveling the world with your partner? You can make that dream a reality, but it does require careful planning. Ali & Alison Walker are the creators of All Options Considered , a platform where they share their journey to financial independence and adventures in slow travel,...

Get this week's QUeer Money freebie here: www.debtfreeguys.com/159 Purchasing a home is a big emotional and financial decision for couples, LGBTQ or otherwise. How do you know if you and your partner are ready? And what steps can you take to save tens of thousands (or maybe even hundreds of thousands!) of dollars over time? On today’s episode of Queer Money, we’re sharing 5 tips for buying a home...

On this Queer Money, we're talking to Fred Norrell about his journey of discovery when it comes to credit card debt and paying it off.  According to a recent CNBC study , a full 75% of Americans admitted to winging it with their finances. Fred Norrell was among that 75% until he invested in our Credit Card Pay Off Course , and today, he is on the road to early retirement. So, how has the course he...

This Queer Money is all about financial stress. To help reduce your financial stress click here: www.debtfreeguys.com/157 Are you stressed about money? You’re not the only one. In fact, 60% of the LGBTQ respondents in a recent study admitted to worrying about their finances on a weekly basis. So, what can you do to eliminate financial stress and live a happier life? On today’s episode of Queer Mon...

On this week's Queer Money show we invite Josh Stoffregen, the VP of Global Communications & Workplace Solutions at Prudential Financial to join us to discuss the state of financial wellness for the LGBTQ community in America. He joined the team in 2009 and served as the project lead for the firm’s 2012 LGBT Financial Experience Survey. Josh was also the President of Prudential’s enterprise-wide L...

Queer Money this week digs into some of the common questions that are asked about using and getting PrEP. If you’re nervous about contracting HIV, there is a new prevention strategy known as pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP. What does the drug do? Who should be taking PrEP? Does it have any side effects? How much does it cost? Megan Canon is the Biomedical Intervention Coordinator with the Colorad...

On this episode of Queer Money, we get a bit personal and share some of our recent personal journey while we were house sitting in Columbia, PA. As a gay couple, this was a difficult and trying time for us in a small town that we felt uncomfortable being our true selves. We came into 2019 feeling #likeaboss. We were in talks with a bank to do a lucrative Queer Money Live tour and had the support o...

On this Queer Money, we chat with Jenn T. Grace about her path to becoming and Queer Entrepreneur. Are you an LGBTQ entrepreneur looking to scale? Or a queer business leader driven to build your own thought leadership platform? Then sharing your story in a book may be the best way to position yourself as an authority and attract the opportunities you need to grow. But how, exactly, does the publis...

On this Queer Money we talk about Financial Independence and the first step we took to achieve it. What’s most important to you? Impressing other people with the latest Prada shoes? Or giving back to the LGBTQ community? Financial independence IS achievable for each and every one of us, but the first step is getting clear on your hopes and dreams so that you can spend money in an intentional way o...

Queer Money this week is all about the gay wedding. We've invited Aimee Palifroni of Prisma Events to share with us 7 Tips for an Affordable + Fabulous Gay Wedding. First comes love, then comes marriage. Then comes the big, old bill for the expensive ceremony and reception! But it doesn’t have to be that way. LGBTQ couples can plan a beautiful experience that doesn’t require taking out a second mo...

On this Queer Money, we invite Amanda Clayman to discuss the results from the Prudential 2018 Financial Wellness Census and The Cut as it pertains to our 🏳️‍🌈 community. Amanda Clayman is a leader in the field of financial therapy. She serves as a money coach in private practice and financial wellness advocate for Prudential Financial. Amanda has much experience working with LGBTQ clients, having...